Job Description
Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Auditor to oversee and enhance our auditing processes within a fast-paced Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) organization.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting in-depth audits across all departments, providing strategic insights to improve financial and operational controls, investigating variances, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Departmental Audits & Compliance:
- Conduct detailed audits across all departments, including finance, operations, procurement, and inventory management.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial regulations, and industry best practices.
- Identify risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement within department operations.
Strategic Auditing & Advisory:
- Provide expert recommendations to enhance financial and operational controls.
- Develop and implement best auditing practices tailored to the QSR industry.
- Offer strategic insights to senior management on risk mitigation and fraud prevention.
Variance Investigation & Reporting:
- Analyze financial statements and operational data to identify discrepancies and irregularities.
- Investigate variances in revenue, expenses, stock levels, and payroll records.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to resolve audit findings and improve reporting accuracy.
Process Improvement & Risk Management:
- Identify weaknesses in internal controls and recommend process improvements.
- Monitor cash flow, point-of-sale (POS) transactions, and inventory management for potential risks.
- Develop and enforce internal audit standards and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA) is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in auditing, preferably within the QSR, hospitality, or retail industry.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and risk management.
- Ability to communicate audit findings effectively to senior management.
- Proficiency in audit software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strategic thinker with problem-solving capabilities.